Sr. Counsel – Special Law

Siemens; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Mumbai seeks a Sr. Counsel – Special Law (Corporate Secretariat) with 10–15 years of post-qualification experience. The role focuses on corporate compliance under Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and cross-border matters.

You will draft notices/minutes, manage M&A filings, contribute to the annual report, and help develop policies and SOPs within a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) with membership.
• Law graduate preferred; additional qualifications are advantageous.
• 10–15 years post-qualification experience in a large equity-listed company.
• Strong knowledge of corporate laws, SEBI regulations and compliance.
• Experience in drafting notices, agendas and minutes for boards/committees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate compliance under Companies Act and SEBI regulations.
• Draft notices, agendas and minutes for board and committee meetings.
• Handle M&A matters, carveouts and related regulatory filings.
• Draft and review annual report modules and disclosures.
• Formulate policies, codes, SOPs and compliance checklists.
• Coordinate with Registrar & Transfer Agent and other intermediaries.
• Maintain statutory registers and support cross-border compliance.

Skills

Corporate Law

Securities Law

Drafting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Company Secretary (ICSI)

Law degree (LLB)

Tools

Board portal

Job description

Sr. Counsel – Special Law (Corporate Secretariat)

Sr. Counsel – Special Law (Corporate Secretariat)

Qualification:

Company Secretary (Member of ICSI) and Law graduate (preferred)

Experience:

10 to 15 years (post membership qualification). Preferably in large equity listed company having set of group companies

Job Profile:

• Compliances under Corporate Laws eg. Companies Act, various SEBI Regulations – eg, Listing Obligations and Disclosure requirements, Insider Trading, Takeover code etc., FEMA etc.
• Sound knowledge of Directors, Committees & Shareholders Meetings – including drafting of notices, agenda and minutes
• M&A matters, Special Projects, Carveouts/acquisitions, other Corporate Topics etc. – including Drafting of application, petition for M & A transactions and co-ordinating with intermediaries, regulatory authorities etc. in that connection
• Annual Report – drafting of relevant modules and regulatory assessment regarding its accuracy and completeness
• Formulation of policies & codes;
• disclosure obligations; awareness; SOPs, assessment, disclosures etc.
• Reviewing and ensuing Secretarial Compliances, formulation of checklists, standard operating procedures for various activities and ensure adherence thereto
• Experience in handling tools / automation in the secretarial arena – eg. board portal, legal compliances, secretarial matters, insider trading etc.
• Research oriented
• Cross border compliances for permanent establishments
• Disclosures from Directors
• Maintenance of statutory registers
• Dealing with Directors, Auditors, Internal stakeholders, intermediaries / agencies
• Internet / Intranet Management
• Secretarial matters emanating from Company’s investment in subsidiary / associates
• Knowledge and practical experience in handling various shareholders matter eg. duplicate shares, transmission, iepf etc.
• Knowledge related to dealings with SEBI, Stock Exchange, etc.,
• Co-ordinate with Registrar & Share Transfer Agent

Other Skills:

• Sound knowledge of Companies Act, Securities Laws, Listing Regulations, Foreign Exchange Laws, Stamp Law
• Experience of working with cross-functional and cross-business teams
• Team Player
• Result oriented
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Good communication, drafting and presentation skills
• Ability to deliver / handle topics in strict time frame
• Aptitude for knowledge sharing and training the colleagues in the organization
• Ability to use and deploy AI aid to department’s task